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Push (2009)

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Reviews Counted:118

Fresh:27

Rotten:91

Average Rating:4.3/10

Consensus: The sci-fi thriller Push is visually flashy but hyperkinetic and convoluted.

Australian Rating: TBC

Runtime: 1 min 41 secs

Genre: Science-Fiction/Fantasy

Australian Theatrical Release:
Sep 10, 2009 Wide

US Box Office: $31,730,682

Synopsis: A riveting action-thriller, Push burrows deep into the deadly world of psychic espionage where artificially enhanced paranormal operatives have the ability to move objects with their minds, see the... A riveting action-thriller, Push burrows deep into the deadly world of psychic espionage where artificially enhanced paranormal operatives have the ability to move objects with their minds, see the future, create new realities and kill without ever touching their victims. Against this setting, a young man and a teenage girl take on a clandestine agency in a race against time that will determine the future of civilization.

The Division, a shadowy government agency, is genetically transforming citizens into an army of psychic warriors—and brutally disposing of those unwilling to participate. Nick Gant (Chris Evans), a second-generation telekinetic or “mover,” has been in hiding since the Division murdered his father more than a decade earlier. He has found sanctuary in densely populated Hong Kong—the last safe place on earth for fugitive psychics like him—but only if he can keep his gift a secret.

Nick is forced out of hiding when Cassie Holmes (Dakota Fanning), a 13-year-old clairvoyant or “watcher,” seeks his help in finding Kira, (Camilla Belle), an escaped “pusher” who may hold the key to ending the Division’s program. Pushers possess the most dangerous of all psychic powers: the ability to influence others’ actions by implanting thoughts in their minds. But Cassie’s presence soon attracts the attention of the Division’s human bloodhounds, forcing Nick and Cassie to flee for their lives.

With the help of a team of rogue psychics, the unlikely duo traverses the seedy underbelly of the city, trying to stay one step ahead of the authorities as they search for Kira. But they find themselves square in the crosshairs of Division Agent Henry Carver (Djimon Hounsou), a pusher who will stop at nothing to keep them from achieving their goal.--© Summit [More]

Starring: Chris Evans, Dakota Fanning, Camilla Belle, Djimon Hounsou

Starring: Chris Evans, Dakota Fanning, Camilla Belle, Djimon Hounsou, Neil Jackson, Ming-Na, Cliff Curtis, Nate Mooney, Lu Lu

Director: Paul McGuigan

Director: Paul McGuigan
Screenwriter: David Bourla
Producer: William Vince, Bruce Davey
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Studio: Summit Entertainment

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2.5/5

Paul Byrnes

Push is a chase film dolled up with supernatural powers and chintzy retro design motifs.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Sep., 11 2009 12:08 AM

Sydney Morning Herald

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3/5

Jake Wilson

McGuigan's saving grace is a willingness to slow down and savour his own images. At best, a moody inconsequence takes over and confusion feels like part of the plan.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Sep., 11 2009 12:05 AM

The Age (Australia)

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1/5

The premise is promising all right, but it's a movie over-stuffed with talk and actors with a glazed look as though they too aren't sure of what they're doing.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Sep., 09 2009 06:08 PM

Courier Mail (Australia)

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Rhiannon Sawyer

The most amazing thing about this by this idiotic sci-fi thriller is that the actors do not crack up when delivering their lines.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Sep., 08 2009 08:07 PM

FILMINK (Australia)

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Louise Keller

Pushing ideas into other people's minds is what this sci-fi fantasy thriller is all about, and Paul McGuigan's film looks great. The cast is good too. But there's a problem. The story doesn't make sense

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Sep., 04 2009 12:53 AM

Urban Cinefile

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3/5

Margaret Pomeranz

I was at first intrigued, and then bemused and confused.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Sep., 02 2009 08:18 PM

At the Movies (Australia)

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1/4

Nick Rogers

Light fixtures are the true stars in "Push," constantly reflecting, twinkling and popping. Its best moments are when guns levitate and fire themselves. When you don't even need actors to hold pistols, it's the ultimate in autopilot filmmaking.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Sep., 16 2009 04:04 PM

Suite101.com

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Fernando F. Croce

This entry in the superhero sweepstakes isn't without charm

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Aug., 26 2009 11:33 AM

CinePassion

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2/4

Wesley Lovell

A pleasant time-waster with non-abysmal performances and a few interesting concepts.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jun., 28 2009 05:08 PM

Oscar Guy

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C+

Clay Cane

The film is likable, but not lovable. All of the pushing can't compete with other sci-fi thrillers. Still, it's worth the ride if you keep an open mind for the unrealistic.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jun., 10 2009 05:21 PM

BET.com

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3/4

Felix Vasquez Jr.

A movie I enjoyed watching with a huge smile on my face and will assuredly endure scorn for liking...

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | May., 08 2009 02:41 PM

Cinema Crazed

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40/100

Jeffrey Bloomer

Dashes from genre to genre in search of a reason to exist.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Apr., 07 2009 06:49 PM

Paste Magazine

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2/5

Julian Roman

A sci-fi thriller with a lot of science fiction and zero thrills.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Apr., 02 2009 10:45 PM

MovieWeb

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2/4

David Nusair

...suffers from an uneven sensibility that essentially holds the viewer at arm's length virtually from start to finish.

Full Review Source: | comment 2 Comments | Mar., 19 2009 02:24 PM

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Maitland McDonagh

Between the unwieldy load of back story and the painfully underdeveloped characters, this infelicitous combination of Jumper, X-Men and TV's Heroes manages to be dull and exhausting at the same time.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Mar., 01 2009 09:02 AM

Miss FlickChick

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Devin Faraci

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Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Feb., 27 2009 03:16 AM

CHUD

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2/5

Edward Porter

A dull trudge, the sort of popcorn movie that gets released in February rather than during the summer holidays.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Feb., 27 2009 01:11 AM

Sunday Times (UK)

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2/4

Michael Dequina

Falls into the clumsy trap of being the presumptive first installment of a franchise.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Feb., 26 2009 03:08 PM

TheMovieReport.com

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2/4

Matt Brunson

Makes viewers feel as if they're watching a movie from inside a spinning clothes dryer.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Feb., 26 2009 10:12 AM

Creative Loafing

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Philip French

The violence is incessant, the portentousness constant, the opacity rarely penetrated.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Feb., 26 2009 09:04 AM

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